ORT is the world’s largest Jewish education and vocational training non-governmental organisation.

Started in 1880, World ORT is today operational in 37 countries and helps around 300 000 students around the world. Specialised in technology, our mission is to provide communities wherever they are, with the skills and knowledge necessary to cope with the complexities and uncertainties of their environment.

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Learning up-close about bats, titi monkeys, agoutis, white-nosed coatis, hummingbirds, mangroves… this was only a small part of the amazing past two weeks in Panama.

30 ORT students from Latin America and Spain, with for the first time three Colombians among them, lived an intensive academic, social and environmental experience at the World ORT Ecology Summer School.

The programme has now ended for 2018. We wish all our students a safe flight back home.

Look at some of their beautiful photos to get an insight of this unique experience. ... See MoreSee Less

I do have a thousand words tell you how grateful we are for the great experience my kid was exposed to and how professional, engaged and kind World ORT Team is, but I will spare you guys and say only ..... THANKS! Isabel Belém, Alexandre Belém, Raquel Belém, Instituto de Tecnologia ORT, Instituto De Tecnologia Ort

Today, it is with pride, joy and nostalgia that we are closing the third edition of the World ORT Ecology summer school in Panama. Once again, we congratulate the 30 ORT students who brilliantly conducted their own scientific research on the biodiversity of Panama.

From observing animal behaviour to analysing plant morphology based on sunlight exposure, the budding ecologists learned about their surroundings while working as an international team representing seven countries.

Thanks again to the exceptional team of local experts and ORT teachers who guided our students toward great achievements.

Check out the stunning tropical photos and learn more about this intensive two-week programme which will make the ORT students of today the active citizens of the world tomorrow. ... See MoreSee Less

Had you ever met so many nationalities at the same time before? What's the biggest cultural challenge?

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Lovely to see you guys working together!

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Hello

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Hello from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I was a professor of Biotechnology Program at ORT-Rio. Congratulations

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I have a question for any student: what is your experiment control? How and why did you decide that this set up would work as a control?

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I have a son doing research in another part of Panama with graduate students from the University of Illinois and the local area.

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Wonderful! I’m so happy to watch our youngest scientist!!!
Yes, you are. Because you answer the first call: curiosity. And you did pursuit the important question: why?
The rest of the story is called Science.

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yes! Papaya!!!

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Thanks very much to everyone involved!

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tell us about the project you are working on - what is the most exciting part about doing it in the rainforest?

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Thank you for sharing this amazing experience!

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Have you ever applied what you already know in theory like you are doing now?

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Arielle Shturman I’m sure you have a great future ahead I’m really proud

"From the moment we arrived at the Soberania National Park we’ve been studying an amazing amount of species of plants and animals – things like you’d never normally have the opportunity to see. Even by looking through the window of our lodge you can see the incredible variety of Panamanian diversity… agoutis, titi monkeys, sloths, and hummingbirds – all in their natural habitat." Maricela Glassel, ORT Argentina. Don't miss your chance to meet Maricela and other students on World ORT's Ecology Summer School via our Facebook live TODAY at 4pm GMT (11am EST). #WOecology18 ... See MoreSee Less

“This amazing programme is, without doubt, one of the best experiences of my life. I’ve learned more than I could have imagined and exceeded the goals I set for myself. But the Summer School isn’t only a great place to learn, it’s also a melting pot for the different cultures we’ve brought here with us – from all over Latin America and Spain. We’ve become one big family sharing our ideals.” Colegio Israelita de México ORT student Arielle Shturman shares her feelings about being on the World ORT Ecology Summer School. Meet Arielle and her new friends on the Facebook Live tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4pm GMT (11am EST).#WOecology18 ... See MoreSee Less